As announced in the Union Budget of FY 2022, how many pilot projects are to be set up for coal gasification?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 4.
- Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi announced four projects for conversion of coal to clean energy with private sector capital investment of Rs 30,130 crore will help in achieving the target of 100 million tonnes (MT) coal gasification by 2030.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech 2022-23 announced setting up of four pilot projects for coal gasification.
- Gasification of coal is a process in which coal is partially oxidated by air, oxygen, steam or carbon dioxide under controlled conditions to produce a fuel gas.